By Samuel SAM Rice is one of the staple foods most widely consumed in Ghana, particularly in rural communities. Local rice production and consumption are, therefore, critical for Ghanaian schoolchildren, who depend on it for energy, growth and academic performance. Prioritising local rice also reduces import dependency. Research indicates that over 50 percent of Ghana’s […] The post Fortification

By Henry Atta NYAME “When the WASSCE results came, they said that over 50 percent had failed. These are not just numbers. I am not looking at the failure in terms of numbers but in terms of human faces. We are failing human beings on a large scale in this country, and that should really […] The post From pass mark to potential: The human cost of exam failure appeared

By Dr. Ebenezer Arthur DUNCAN A new study reveals that CEO trust and organizational commitment are key drivers of sustainable industrial development in Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research surveyed 374 CEOs of Ghanaian SMEs, finding that trust and commitment are essential for building dynamic capabilities that propel sustainability initiatives. This highlights the […] The post Trust

By Clement ADZISU Climate risk needs to be managed in a way that builds on the responsible role that Ghana has assumed on the international platform regarding the challenge of climate change. However, while there is a focus on increasing ambition for mitigation, a critical gap remains in ensuring that this ambition is supported by […] The post Climate policy is

There are many ways to embarrass yourself as a master of ceremonies, but few are as effective and as avoidable as poor preparation. Mispronounce one important name and you will feel it immediately. Not just on stage, but in the room. The silence changes. Eyes lift. Someone coughs. You know you have entered trouble. Across […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY: Do your homework, save the

By Enoch Young DOGBE What if the solution to Ghana’s youth unemployment and economic stagnation isn’t somewhere far away—but right inside our schools? Imagine thousands of students graduating not just with certificates, but with the skills, creativity, and confidence to launch their own agricultural businesses. The surprising truth is that much of the infrastructure and […] The post From school

A labour expert, Ms Claudia Otchere, has dismissed media reports suggesting that recent resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) amount to a crisis. “From the perspective of a labour relations expert, the concerns raised about staff resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) deserve to be acknowledged with clarity and balance. In […] The post Staff

By Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH As a new year unfolds, leaders across organisations naturally reflect on targets, strategies, and performance expectations. Yet the most important leadership work rarely appears on dashboards or strategic plans. It begins quietly, internally, with how leaders choose to conduct themselves. Leadership, fundamentally, is influence but influence that endures is anchored in […] The post Leadership

By Charlotte Sarfowaa AKAN-DUNCAN The beginning of a new year often brings a sense of renewal across organisations. Leadership teams refine goals, strategies are refreshed, and commitments to improve customer experience are frequently restated. Yet for many customers, the reality changes little. Service inconsistencies, unmet expectations and limited responsiveness remain familiar experiences across industries. As […] The post The

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org In the spirit of Wallace D. Wattles’ idea of divine partnership, where individuals and universal forces co-create reality, Ghana stands at a pivotal crossroads. Its socio-political system, economic and business sectors, and educational institutions can forge a synergistic alliance that accelerates national growth, fosters sustainable development, and unlocks human potential. […] The post Co-creating

The Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has donated 4,000 gallons of fuel to residents of the constituency as part of a New Year outreach aimed at easing transportation and business costs. The fuel distribution, which took place in Karaga, targeted a wide range of transport operators, including […] The post Karaga MP distributes

By Kizito CUDJOE The Auditor-General has directed the Petroleum Commission (PC) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to impose statutory penalties on International Oil Companies (IOCs) which fail to pay surface rental fees on time, warning that persistent defaults are eroding petroleum revenues and exposing weaknesses in enforcement of the country’s upstream fiscal regime. This directive […] The post Sanction

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has declared illegal an intended strike by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association, ordering its immediate call-off ahead of a planned industrial action on Thursday. The decision followed a meeting on Wednesday involving the Commission, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association, according […] The post NLC

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has raised alarm over the growing influx of smuggled oil products into the domestic market, warning that the trend is eroding the competitiveness of local producers and threatening the sustainability of the industry. According to OPDAG President, Paul Kwame Aminu, smugglers are exploiting tax […] The post Oil palm

GOIL PLC has announced a significant reduction in fuel prices at 150 out of its 447 outlets nationwide, as part of a targeted pricing intervention aimed at easing transportation costs and ensuring that recent economic gains translate into tangible relief for ordinary Ghanaians. The price reduction applies to strategically selected GOIL stations located closer to […] The post GOIL

Fidelity Bank Ghana has successfully concluded its nationwide Agent Engagement and Awards Night, culminating in a national ceremony held at Amber Garden, Tesano, Accra. The event brought together top-performing agents and members of the Bank’s Agent Network team from across the country to recognise excellence, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the critical role agents continue to […] The post Fidelity

A newly-launched digital marketplace is seeking to bring the country’s largely informal business sector online while helping to curb the rise in online business scams, its promoters have said. Golden Dreams Events and Promotions Management said its platform, GHKonect.com, aims to digitise local businesses across the country, connect them directly with customers and improve trust […] The post New

By Evelyn ARTHUR Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is resurging in the country’s eastern coastal waters, particularly in the Volta Region, raising serious concerns about sustainability of marine resources and the future of artisanal fishing livelihoods. Fresh findings by the Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) show a worrying increase in the use […] The post IUU